Capitals Review

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Jo', 'Great Wolf Lodge', and 'Saturday'.

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How do we write the name of a holiday?

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The names of holidays, like 'April Fool's Day', are capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'i' in a sentence?

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The letter 'i' should always be capitalized when it stands alone in a sentence.

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What is the rule for days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week, like 'Wednesday' and 'Sunday', are always capitalized.

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How should we write the month in a date?

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The names of the months, like 'May', are always capitalized.

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What is wrong with 'wednesday' in a sentence?

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'Wednesday' should be capitalized as it is the name of a day.

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What is the correct way to write 'my birthday is wednesday, may 3rd.'?

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It should be written as 'My birthday is Wednesday, May 3rd.'